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CONTENTS SECTION A: READING
SECTION - C: LITERATURE TEXTBOOK &
♦ Factual Passages Assignments – 1 to 5 ............................ 3 – 4
EXTENDED READING TEXTS
♦ Discursive Passages Assignments – 1 to 5 ....................... 4 – 5
Hornbill — Prose .............. ............................. ............................. ............................ .............. 35 – 46
♦ Literary Passages Assignments – 1 to 5 ........................... 5 – 6
1. The Portrait Portrait of a Lady Lady .................................................... 35
♦ Note-Making & Summarising Assignments – 1 to 5 ....... 6 – 8
2. “W “We’re e’re Not Afraid to Die... if We Can All Be Together” Together” 38 3. Discovering Tut Tut : the Saga Continues ............................ 40
SECTION - B: WRITING SKILLS & GRAMMAR
4. The Ailing Plant : the Green Movement’s Movement’s Role ............. 43
Part - I : Writing Skills ............. ............................ ............................. ....................... ......... 9 – 30
5. The Browning Version ................................................... 44
♦ Integrated Exercise for Practice .................................... 9 – 24
Hornbill — Poetry ............. ............................ ............................. ............................ .............. 46 – 48
• Short Composition ............. ........................... ............................. ............................. ................ .. 9 .................... ..................... ..................... ..................... .................... ..................... ............. 9 I. Notice .........
1. A Photograph .................................................................. 46 2. The Voice of the Rain ..................................................... 47
II. Poster ......................................................................... 10
3. Childhood ........................................................................ 47
III. Advertisement ........................................................... 12
4. Father to Son .................................................................. 48
• Long Composition .............. ............................ ............................. ............................. .............. 13 I. Business Letters/Placing Orders/Complaints ........... 13
Snapshots .................... ...... ............................ ............................. ............................. ..................... ....... 49 – 60
1. The Summer of the Beautiful White White Horse .................... 49
II. Letters to Editor ......................................................... 14
2. The Address .................................................................... 50
III. Applications for Job .................................................. 16
3. Ranga’s Marriage ........................................................... 52
IV.. Letters to the School/College Authorities ................. 18 IV • Very Long Composition ............. ........................... ............................ ..................... ....... 19 I. Article........................................................................ 19
4. Albert Einstein at School ............................................... 54 5. Mother’s Day .................................................................. 55 6. Birth ................................................................................
II. Speech........................................................................ 20
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7. The Tale Tale of Melon City .................................................. 58
III. Report ........................................................................ 22
Extended Reading Texts Texts ............. ........................... ............................ ................... ..... 60 – 62
IV.. Narrati IV Narrative ve .................................................................... 23
1. The Canterville Ghost .................................................... 60
♦ Assignments – 1 to t o 10 .................................................. 24 – 30 Part - II : Grammar .............. ............................ ............................ .......................... ............ 31 – 35
2. Up From Slavery ............................................................ 61
♦ Integrated Exercise for Practice .................................. 31 – 33
Unit Assignments .................. .............. ............................ .......................... ............ 62 – 68
1. Determiners .................................................................... 31
Unit Assignment – 1 ............................................................ 62
2. Tenses .............................................................................
31
Unit Assignment – 2 ............................................................ 64
3. Clauses ...........................................................................
32
Unit Assignment – 3 ............................................................ 65
4. Modals ............................................................................
32
Unit Assignment – 4 ............................................................ 67
5. Sentence Transformation ...................... ................................ ..................... ................ ...... 33 ..................... .................... ..................... ..................... ............ 33 6. Sentence Re-Ordering ...........
SUMMATIVE SUMMA TIVE ASSESSMENT QUESTION PAPERS
7. Error Correction ......... .................... ..................... .................... ..................... ..................... ............ 33
♦ Summative Summ ative Assessment Paper – 1 ................................ 68 – 72
♦ Assignments – 1 to t o 10 .................................................. 33 – 35
♦ Summative Summ ative Assessment Paper – 2 ................................ 72 – 75
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CONTENTS SECTION A: READING
SECTION - C: LITERATURE TEXTBOOK &
♦ Factual Passages Assignments – 1 to 5 ............................ 3 – 4
EXTENDED READING TEXTS
♦ Discursive Passages Assignments – 1 to 5 ....................... 4 – 5
Hornbill — Prose .............. ............................. ............................. ............................ .............. 35 – 46
♦ Literary Passages Assignments – 1 to 5 ........................... 5 – 6
1. The Portrait Portrait of a Lady Lady .................................................... 35
♦ Note-Making & Summarising Assignments – 1 to 5 ....... 6 – 8
2. “W “We’re e’re Not Afraid to Die... if We Can All Be Together” Together” 38 3. Discovering Tut Tut : the Saga Continues ............................ 40
SECTION - B: WRITING SKILLS & GRAMMAR
4. The Ailing Plant : the Green Movement’s Movement’s Role ............. 43
Part - I : Writing Skills ............. ............................ ............................. ....................... ......... 9 – 30
5. The Browning Version ................................................... 44
♦ Integrated Exercise for Practice .................................... 9 – 24
Hornbill — Poetry ............. ............................ ............................. ............................ .............. 46 – 48
• Short Composition ............. ........................... ............................. ............................. ................ .. 9 .................... ..................... ..................... ..................... .................... ..................... ............. 9 I. Notice .........
1. A Photograph .................................................................. 46 2. The Voice of the Rain ..................................................... 47
II. Poster ......................................................................... 10
3. Childhood ........................................................................ 47
III. Advertisement ........................................................... 12
4. Father to Son .................................................................. 48
• Long Composition .............. ............................ ............................. ............................. .............. 13 I. Business Letters/Placing Orders/Complaints ........... 13
Snapshots .................... ...... ............................ ............................. ............................. ..................... ....... 49 – 60
1. The Summer of the Beautiful White White Horse .................... 49
II. Letters to Editor ......................................................... 14
2. The Address .................................................................... 50
III. Applications for Job .................................................. 16
3. Ranga’s Marriage ........................................................... 52
IV.. Letters to the School/College Authorities ................. 18 IV • Very Long Composition ............. ........................... ............................ ..................... ....... 19 I. Article........................................................................ 19
4. Albert Einstein at School ............................................... 54 5. Mother’s Day .................................................................. 55 6. Birth ................................................................................
II. Speech........................................................................ 20
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7. The Tale Tale of Melon City .................................................. 58
III. Report ........................................................................ 22
Extended Reading Texts Texts ............. ........................... ............................ ................... ..... 60 – 62
IV.. Narrati IV Narrative ve .................................................................... 23
1. The Canterville Ghost .................................................... 60
♦ Assignments – 1 to t o 10 .................................................. 24 – 30 Part - II : Grammar .............. ............................ ............................ .......................... ............ 31 – 35
2. Up From Slavery ............................................................ 61
♦ Integrated Exercise for Practice .................................. 31 – 33
Unit Assignments .................. .............. ............................ .......................... ............ 62 – 68
1. Determiners .................................................................... 31
Unit Assignment – 1 ............................................................ 62
2. Tenses .............................................................................
31
Unit Assignment – 2 ............................................................ 64
3. Clauses ...........................................................................
32
Unit Assignment – 3 ............................................................ 65
4. Modals ............................................................................
32
Unit Assignment – 4 ............................................................ 67
5. Sentence Transformation ...................... ................................ ..................... ................ ...... 33 ..................... .................... ..................... ..................... ............ 33 6. Sentence Re-Ordering ...........
SUMMATIVE SUMMA TIVE ASSESSMENT QUESTION PAPERS
7. Error Correction ......... .................... ..................... .................... ..................... ..................... ............ 33
♦ Summative Summ ative Assessment Paper – 1 ................................ 68 – 72
♦ Assignments – 1 to t o 10 .................................................. 33 – 35
♦ Summative Summ ative Assessment Paper – 2 ................................ 72 – 75
Note: Please note this this Teachers’ Handbook contains contains the Solutions/ Hints for the Assignments/ Worksheets/ Unit Assignments given in the book Full Marks Assignments in English Engl ish Plus Communicative Comm unicative - 9 written by Kumkum Sinha and published by Full Marks Pvt Ltd.
© All rights reserved with the Author.
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SECTION - A: READING Factual Passages 2. For the housewife, life in the kitchen of old times was an ordeal. The kitchen was like a dungeon which kept her captive with chains. Compared to the dungeon, modern kitchen is a place of recreation where coooking is a fun. So life in a kitchen is enjoyable and simple. 3. With the availability of gadgets, ingredients for delicacies and ‘helping hands’, working women find it simple to try out the most complicated of recipes. 4. The food processor is the most popular among the ladies because it saves her the manual labour of cutting, chopping and dicing vegetables or grinding the other ingredients. C. 1. Govern 2. Passe
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(d ) they emit their own light light at night (c) Different (b) predatory (a) abdominal organs (d ) cold but efficient in terms of energy (c) interesting/attractive The females of the predatory fireflies called photuris versicolon mimic the flash pattern of males of other species. They give a single flash and attract the photinus males to their their mouth. 2. The names other than fireflies are: (i) lightning bugs, bugs, and (ii) glow-worms 3. They flash light from their abdominal organs. A chemical known as luciferin produces the light. Their ‘fire’ is cold but efficient in terms of energy. 4. Glow-worms emit an intense green light when they are disturbed. This is meant to frighten off the predators. C. 1. Generate 2. Predators A. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. B. 1.
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A. 1. (b) Reputation of being the nerve centre and backoffice to the world, and its production centre. population. 2. (c) Because of its young population. consume 3. (a) a great propensity to consume 4. (a) Growing labour pool and rising consumption demand. 5. (b) 0.2% 6. (c) restrictive B. 1. An abundant supply of capital is a prerequisite of employment creation. In India the foreign investors face too many bureaucratic hurdles. 2. Our labour laws basically hinder employment growth. They are ostensibly designed to protect the labour.. As a result, the growth of jobs is discouraged. labour 3. We can ensure that India and its youth attain their full potential with the help of business pursuits and support given to educational charities. 4. If we raise spending in infrastructure and speed up privatization, we can address the growing gaps in infrastructure. C. 1. Ostensibly 2. Impede
ASSIGNMENT – 2
(c) militant group (b) retired US General (b) Haidar al-Abadi (a) Syria (c) Middle East (b) stopping The passage discusses the rise of ISIS IS IS militant group in Iraq and Syria. 2. The problem has gained substantially in Iraq. P rime Minister was to build a 3. The goal of the Iraqi Prime stable government. 4. The majority of the city’s population fled away because the jihadies continued continued to attack them. C. 1. Substantial 2. Envoy A. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. B. 1.
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ASSIGNMENT – 5
it has every utensil behind behind closed doors it takes care of fumes quietly an ordeal gadgets and ingredients ingredients for delicacies are easily easily available 5. (c) the food processor 6. (d ) irritable B. 1. The sleek looking hi-tech electrical chimney takes care of fumes as well as noise. A. 1. 2. 3. 4.
(b) (c) (d ) (a)
A. 1. (d ) one of the most accomplished archers of his times. 2. (d ) always yielded the desired desired results. 3. (b) India’s top batsman. 4. (c) He was unable to tolerate pressure and politics within. 5. (d ) 210 6. (b) Six
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B. 1. Dravid’s admirers and fans called him “The Wall : Upright and Unbreakable”. 2. Dravid’s intelligence, charm and good-looking face could have made him prone to vices. But he never tried to look beyond the eyes. 3. On the eve of the match he used to spend around 30 minutes by the pitch. Here he often tried to discover the mysteries of the pitch and make friendship
with the devils within. He also thought over all his previous big games played here. 4. Like Arjuna, Dravid is also known for unflinching focus and unyielding dedication for his skill. The similar traits have also marked out Dravid for greatness at the young age. C. 1. Unravel 2. Pinnacle
Discursive Passages ASSIGNMENT – 1
(b) Peace and unity (c) by believing in themselves. (c) spiritual (c) the integration of mind, body and soul (d ) Mahatma Gandhi (c) Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan The great men spread the message of peace and love. Their arguments inspired the freedom fighters. As a result, they became ardent admirers of India, her people and culture. 2. He presented Indian wisdom as a spiritually advanced before the British. He also desired India to believe in herself. Hence, he tried to break the British fetters on Indian consciousness. 3. He dedicated the book, titled ‘Religion and Society’ to Indian women. In this book, he honoured their character. 4. He says that India has produced millions of women who have never found fame. But their daily existence has helped civilise the race. Their warmth of heart, self-sacrificing zeal, unassuming loyalty and strength are the glories of this ancient race. C. 1. Immortality 2. Unassuming A. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. B. 1.
ASSIGNMENT – 2
(d ) he carried a cane in his hand. (c) a flick of cane on the body. (d ) it can be used for other purpose also (b) become more refined (d ) they have to bid for the limited seats (d ) Out of date The foot-rule has replaced the cane because it can injure without leaving a mark. 2. As one progresses to higher classes, the tools of torment become more refined. 3. The month of ‘June’ is a state of suffering for parents and children because they have to appear for admissions. 4. The writer is opposed to examination system. He calls it the culmination of all sadistic impulses and
A. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. B. 1.
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real wrecker of young nerves. According to him examination should have no place in a civilized world. C. 1. Obsolete 2. Frantically ASSIGNMENT – 3
(c) it keeps one healthy (a) it protects us from diseases (d ) we should keep cuts and abrasions covered (b) it is acidic in nature (c) seeking proper immunisation (d ) poisonous In case the cut or abrasions is left open, the disease producing micro-organisms penetrate the body and cause disease. So we should keep cuts and abrasions covered. 2. Gastric juice is produced by our intestinal tract. It is acidic in nature. It kills all extraneous organisms which enter our body through food. 3. Defensive mechanism is the power of human body to fight against various disease producing agents. 4. We can increase our defensive mechanism by seeking proper immunisation. B. 1. Secrete 2. Toxic A. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. B. 1.
ASSIGNMENT – 4
(d ) The old man had a family. (d ) A genuine person. (a) the charcoal fire (d ) Crookedly (b) Politely (d ) In the rickshaw coolies’ shed. The old man sold his peanuts in the Landour bazaar. During winter, he slept in the rickshaw coolies’ shed. The small boys and the patrons of the cinemas bought his peanuts the most. 4. The demands for peanuts were the most on cold winter evenings or misty monsoon days. C. 1. Hunched 2. Immense A. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. B. 1. 2. 3.
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A. 1. (b) tools 2. (d ) an immeasurable amount 3. (c) Higher animals intelligence may fuel debate on ethics and cruelty. 4. (a) Parrots can imitate or repeat a sound. 5. (d ) Ability to classify the number, colour and kind of objects. 6. (d ) Repetition B. 1. Ability to use tools is the effective measure of our mental ability. On the other hand, instinct is a skill programmed into our brain by its genetic heritage. 2. For scientists, insight is a flash of sudden under standing. According to them, insight makes animals
3.
4.
C. 1. 2.
capable to solve new problems without trial and error. The chimpanzees first select a right twig. Then they trim and shape it to serve its purpose. They carefully insert the twig into the entrance to a termite mound and turn it skillfully to fit the inner tunnels. They also shake the twig to attract the insects. They pull out the twig tool without scrapping off termites. At last, they use its lips to skim the termites into mouth. A parrot can separate five objects of two different kinds. He has capacity to make difference between the number, colour and kind of things. Thus, he has knowledge of a basic thinking skill. Distinguish Instinct
Literary Passages ASSIGNMENT – 1
A. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. B. 1.
2. 3. 4.
C. 1.
eating raw fish and its juice they provide vitamin C he wanted to exist like a shipwrecked sailor he used it as a pointed oar he was trying to rescue his air-filled cushion from sea water. (c) the soft substance between the skin and bones of animal or human bodies Dr Bombard wanted to avoid using the sealed fishing equipment because he wanted to exist like a shipwrecked sailor. Dr Bombard bent his knife and tied it to the end of the oar because he wanted to use it as a pointed oar. Dr Bombard would have drowned because he was trying to rescue his air-filled cushion from sea water. Sharks could have attacked and wounded Dr Bombard. The sword fish could have cut the rubber raft to pieces very quickly with its vicious sword. That would have been the end of the experiment. Dinghy 2. Flesh
(b) (c) (d ) (c) (d )
ASSIGNMENT – 2
(c) a powerful presentation of the working classes (a) they exploit and bring them down (b) a metaphor (c) they live off the labour of others (d ) they are deprived of the fruit of their labour (a) the top outside floor of a ship The poem conveys that there is great disparity in society. 2. Because they are deprived of every basic facility of life. 3. It means the people of England must come to their senses and realise the poor plight of the depressed classes.
A. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. B. 1.
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4. T he poem is all about the social condition of England. C. 1. Scourge 2. Tempered ASSIGNMENT – 3
A. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. B. 1. 2.
3.
4.
C. 1.
(d ) a typical land labourer (a) he carries a huge burden on his shoulders (b) he works along with an ox (c) is a freak of nature (c) to beware of the rebellions (d ) alliteration The poet asks the power of the world to set the things right which have been ignored for centuries. The poet wants to say that disparity in society must end. Everyone should have an equal right to live. The emptiness of ages in his face signifies the sufferings he has faced and it also signifies how deprived he has been of the basic facilities of life. The silence of the centuries signifies that the labourers have accepted their suffering as a curse of their fate. Censure 2. Immemorial
ASSIGNMENT – 4
A. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. B. 1.
(d ) huge tracts of jungles (c) they cling to their primitive ways of life (a) tribals (b) shells in their ear lobes and septums (d ) they use clubs to crack heads (a) to take rest The native tribals of Brazil inhabit the forbidden zones which are prohibited to outsiders. They are ignorant about the outside world. These tribes often indulge in violent warfare among themselves. 5
2. Jumi and Jemi belonged to Matis tribe. Their faces were tattooed. They had adorned themselves with shells in their ear lobes and septums. 3. The Korubu tribals often suffer from malaria. The other danger, especially for the children, is in the form of huge anaconda–a large American snake that crushes its victims to death before eating them. 4. The Korubu are called head bashers because they use clubs to crack heads. They prefer the club to the bow and arrows. C. 1. Maloca 2. Massive ASSIGNMENT – 5
4. 5. 6. B. 1. 2.
3.
4.
A. 1. (d ) spends all his time in sleeping. 2. (c) to make our mind prepared for any fate. 3. (d ) None of these.
C. 1.
(d ) work daily (c) valuable lessons (d ) Dedicative As per the poet, death is not the ultimate goal. Life does not end with death. By working diligently, we can make our lives noble and elevated. We can also reach heights. After our death, our noble deeds may encourage others. The poet compares this world to a battlefield and a temporary camp for troops. The human beings are compared with troops. The poet compares a dejected person with a forlorn and shipwrecked brother. Both of them need encouragement. 2. Forlorn Mournful
Note-Making & Summarising ASSIGNMENT – 1
A. I. Title: Effective Office Communication II. Notes: 1. Effective Comm’n (a) Imp. but difficult to achieve. (i) structure language & style, tone & jargon. (ii) consciousness, interest & practice (iii) skill (b) facilitates action 2. Creating a Good Report.
(a)
4. Presentation of a Report (a) determine whether it would be read (b) how carefully it would be read (c) overall impact (d ) computers help by (i) variety of fonts (ii) colourful pages (iii) impressive tables and graphs (iv) page layouts, appendics Key to Abbreviations
Aim of a Report
comm’n. — communication inform
record
persuade
instruct recommend
impress
motivate
change attitude
(b) present argmt. - logl. manner. (c) reader’s perspective (i) easy to read & understand (ii) clear objectives (iii) proper shape & structure 3.
Structure of a Report
Beginning
Middle
End
Introduction
Details
Conclusion Sum-the contents
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attract attn.
maintain int.
pull together
arouse int.
gain acept.
suggestions
create desire to read
lead to end
recommendations
logl.
— logical
prob.
— problem
attn.
— attention
int.
— interest
B. Summary Effective communication involves better structure, language, style, tone and jargon. A report has many aims. It presents argument in logical manner. The reader’s perspective helps in making the reports easy to read and understand. A report has a beginning, a middle and an end. The introductory part attracts attention, arouses interest and creates desire to read. The details maintain/ interest gain acceptance and lead to an end. The concluding part sums up the contents and presents the conclusions, suggestions and recommends further actions. The presentation of a report is important as it determines whether it would be read, how carefully it would be read and the overall impact. Computers help in it by variety of fonts, colourful pages, tables and graphs, effective layouts, exhibits, appendics.Using all these tools, a report can be well presented.
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A. I. Title: Noise Menace II. Notes: 1. Noise pollution – ignored (a) escalating & medically injurious (b) near Diwali (i) noise of crackers (ii) pollutants emitted (c) Some reactions (i) DOE — campaigns in schs. – harmful effs. of crackers on eardrums & lungs (ii) DPCC — say no to crackers (iii) NGO — meetings & plays (iv) D.Govt. — burst crackers in open spaces/ parks 2. Prob. of Noise Polln. 55dB (day) (a) Above CPCB stds resdl. colonies 45dB (night) (b) Causes (i) traffic cong’tn (ii) increasing population (iii) lack of pub. awareness (iv) generators (v) airhorns (vi) loudspeakers 3. Effect of Noise Polln. on Health & Behaviour (a) above 55 dB (i) aggressive behaviour (ii) sleep disturbance (iii) annoyance (iv) irritability (b) to 65 dB (i) h’tension (c) above 75 dB (i) extreme stress (ii) increasing heart rates (iii) potential hearing loss 4. Laws & implementation (a) many laws & regulations (b) tardy impl’n Key to Abbreviations polln. — pollution resdl. — residential cong'tn. — congestion h'tension. — hypertension impl'n. — implementation B. Summary Noise pollution is escalating and medically injurious but is usually ignored. Many agencies have reacted to the problem. The Central Pollution Control Board has fixed daytime noise limits to 55 dB in residential colony and 45 dB at night. Traffic SECTION - A: READING
congestion, increasing population, lack of public awareness and use of generators increase noise levels. High level noise affects health and behaviour patterns. Aggressive behaviour, sleep disturbance, irritability, hypertension, stress, increasing heart rates and hearing loss creep in as noise pollution increases. Many laws and regulations exist but the implementation is tardy. So, high level of noise pollution continues. ASSIGNMENT – 3
A. I. Title: The Plight of the Hill People II. Notes: 1.
Landslide disasters
Geological movements can’t eliminate deforestation
mitigate disaster
Man-made causes top soil depleted
inapp. crop’g pattn
large scale timber mafia
potatoes & peas loss of fertile soil
paddy seepage of water admn. inaction laws faulty relief ignored policies work
2. Exposed boulders — potential threat (a) no green cover to bind (b) downpour exposes boulders (c) no wire meshing 3. Ways to mitigate disasters (a) Edutg cultivators – conserve soil & moisture (i) partial levelling & contour cultn. (ii) trdl. crop & cropg. patn. (b) using wire mesh to bind expd. hillside (c) tradl. housing – mud & timber (i) wood bends – saves lives (ii) concrete – weight traps Key to Abbreviations pattn. — pattern admn. — administration crop'g. — cropping tradl. — traditional expd. — exposed B. Summary The hill-people in India live with fear of landslides. These landslides are caused due to geological movements 7
and man-made causes. Large scale deforestation by timber mafia and inappropriate cropping patterns cause depletion of precious top soil. Cultivation of potatoes and peas leads to loss of fertile soil while paddy crops cause seepage of water and break the interlocking system of rocks. Administrative inaction, neglect of laws and faulty policies also cause landslide disasters. The cultivators should be educated to conserve soil and moisture. Traditional mud and timber houses are safer. Using wire mesh to bind exposed hillside can mitigate disasters. ASSIGNMENT – 4
ASSIGNMENT – 5
A. I. Title: Earthquake
A. I. Title: Self Cleaning Materials
II. Notes:
II. Notes: 1. Self clg. mats.
1. Defn. – tremor/shak’g of grnd.
(a) clean dirt, stains (b) eliminate foul odour & dang. bacteria 2. Self clg. tiles — pple. of wk. (a) UV rays → Ti O 2 3. Spl. props. of Ti O2 (a) TiO2 makes paint / tooth paste white (b) ability to break down H 2O into H2 and O2 (c) abs. energy from UV band + reacts with H 2O vapours → prod. O 2 → brk. org. matter → CO2 + trace elements 4. Discovery Testing & Research (a) dis. — Akira Fujishima (Tokyo Univ.) - 1969 (b) Testg. — Ako Central Hospl. (c) Adam Heller (Texas Univ.) — TiO2 coated glass — removed finger prints in 2 hrs. 5. Marketing (a) Tiles called ‘Neo clean’ (b) Jap. Toto Corp.
2. Types of E’quake
(a) Gentle – unrecog’d (b) Suff. pron’d – gentle alarm (c) Severe — eno. dest’n 3. Signs of Occurrence
(a) Trembl’g — 1 or more severe shocks- trembl’g (b) Various Noises (i) howl’g of storm (ii) growl’g of thunder (iii) clank’g / clash’g of iron chains (iv) rumbl’g of heavy wagon on road (c) Range — thro’ grd, sea, air – heard at distance (d ) Some e’quakes silent 4. Changes in Earth’s Surface
(a) Landslips and cracks - drainage alt’d (b) E’quake + sea waves - rocks & sand swept inland (c) Perm’t elev’ns/ depr’ns 5. Origin
(a) mount. region
Key to Abbreviations clg. — cleaning mats. — materials spl. — special Jap. — Japanese univ. — university dang. — dangerous abs. — absorb prod. — produce brk. — break org. — organic
(b) sea (c) volcanoes 6. Causes
(a) Volcanic action in mount. (b) Sea water entg. heated rocks (c) Explo’n of expanding vapour (d ) Collapse of under grd. hollows (e) Snap’g of strata 7. Occurrence — cold months/winter
B. Summary Self cleaning smart materials clean off dirt and stains besides eliminating foul odours and dangerous bacteria because of the interaction between titanium 8
dioxide and ultraviolet rays. Titanium dioxide absorbs energy from UV band and reacts with water vapours to produce oxygen molecules which break organic matter into carbon dioxide and trace elements. The discovery was made in 1969 in Tokyo University and tested in Ako central hospital. Adam Hellar of Texas University claims that glass coated with Titanium dioxide removed finger prints in two hours. Self cleaning tiles called ‘Neo clean’ are marketed by Japan’s Toto Corp.
8. Most Dest. E’quakes
(i) 1908 — Straits of Messina altered (ii) 1925 — Japan - Upheaval - Towns dest’d thousands kill’d
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Key to Abbreviations shak’g — shaking e'quake. — earthquake unrecog’d. — unrecognised suff. — sufficiently pron’d. — pronounced dest’n — destruction trembl’g — trembling perm’t. — permanent elev’ns — elevations depr’ns — depressions explo’n — explosion snap’g — snapping dest’d — destroyed
B. Summary A tremor of shaking of ground is called earthquake. Gentle earthquake pass unnoticed whereas severe ones spread enormous destruction. Trembling of earth, severe shocks and various noises, indicate occurrence of earthquake. Many changes are produced in Earth’s surface by earthquakes. Drainage is altered. Great sea waves sweep away rocks and sand inland. They cause permanent depressions or elevations. Earthquakes are most common in volcanic and mountainous regions due to various causes. One of the most destructive earthquakes in modern times altered the straits of Messina in 1908. The other destroyed towns and caused deaths of thousands in Japan in 1925.
SECTION - B: WRITING SKILLS & GRAMMAR Part - I : Writing Skills INTEGRATED EXERCISE FOR PRACTICE
SHORT COMPOSITION I. Notice: 1.
SCINDIA SCHOOL, INDORE
16th Aug., 20××
ST. COLUMBIA’S SR. SEC. SCHOOL AMEENABAD, LUCKNOW
2.
English Literary Association TAGORE MEMORIAL SCHOOL, PATNA
5th Aug., 20×× NOTICE Inter-House Competitions The English Literary Association invites participants in the following contest to be held in the school auditorium: (a) Debate competition : 20th Aug., 20×× at 11:00 am. (b) Oratorical skills : 20th Aug., 20×× at 11:00 am. (c) Elocution contest : 21st Aug., 20×× at 2:00 pm. Each house can send a team of two students per items. Last date for submission of names is 10th Aug., 20××. Ravi Mohan Secretary ELA SECTION - B: WRITING SKILLS & GRAMMAR
NOTICE
Inter-School Competitions On the occasion of the Silver Jubilee celebration of the school, the Dramatic Club has organised an inter-school competition in one-act plays as per details given below: Date : 30th Aug., 20×× Time : 10:00 am. onwards Venue : Ashoka Auditorium Participants : Maximum 7 in a team Last date for the receipt of Entry form is 25th Aug. 20×× by 4:00 pm.
8th Sept., 20×× NOTICE Tour to Goa & Mumbai The school is organising a tour to Mumbai and Goa as per details given below: Duration : 10 days Date : 24th Dec. to 2nd Jan, 20×× Cost : ` 5000 each Plans : Visiting interesting sites Those interested may kindly give their names to the undersigned by the 15th Sept. 20××. Madhavi (School Pupil Leader)
Dramatic Club
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Pradeep/Asha President Dramatic Club Science Club
4.
GOENKA PUBLIC SCHOOL, NEW DELHI
15th Jul., 20××
NOTICE
Inter-House Competitions
Bright, enterprising and intelligent science students are invited to participate in the Inter-School Science Exhibition to be held in Sophia School next month. Submit your charts, models, projects by 30th Jul., 20××. Appear before screening committee on 5th Aug., 20×× at 11:00 am. in the Activities Room. Praveen/Prabha Secretary 9
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S.D. SR. SEC. SCHOOL, AMBALA CANTT
2nd Sept., 20××
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INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC SCHOOL, BHIVANI
NOTICE N.S.S. Camp
25th Oct., 20××
NOTICE
An N.S.S, camp of our unit will be held from 15th Sept., 20×× at village Dinapur. Project
Picnic to Rose Gardens/Sukhana Lake, Chandigarh
include Adult Literary, Tree Plantation, Cleanliness Campaign and Health Awareness. Volunteers
The students from class VI onwards are informed that the school has planned a picnic tour to Rose Gardens/Sukhana Lake, Chandigarh. The details of picnic are given below:
should give their names to the undersigned by
7th Sept., 20××. Gauri/Gautam Group Leader N.S.S.
6.
Duration Date Expenses Itinerary
The interested students may give their names to the undersigned before 15th Nov., 20××.
SPRINGDALES SCHOOL, ROHTAK
22nd Aug., 20××
: Two Days : 28th to 30th Nov., 20×× : ` 2,000 : Available with the undersigned
NOTICE
Asha/Abhinav School Pupil Leader
Each One : Teach One Programme
Our school has adopted a nearby village, known as ×××××××, Rohtak to spread knowledge among the children under “Each One : Teach One Programme”: The students from classes IX to XII are advised to participate in this programme and
II. Poster: 1.
DONATE OLD/NEW BOOKS TO LIBRARY
make it successful. The classes will start from the next month and the interested students may consult their teacher by the end of this month.
Books: Inform
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Vibha/Varun
Instruct
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(N.S.S. Group) 7.
Delight
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Enrich
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ABC SCHOOL, AGRA
15th Feb., 20××
BOOKS — OUR BEST FRIENDS
NOTICE
Selection for School Hockey Team
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The students will be happy to learn that our school is going to select players for ‘School Hockey Team’. All the students from classes VI to VIII are informed that if they are interested, they may give their names to their respective class teacher by 25th Feb., 20××. The final selection will be made on 5th March, 20××.
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Distribute books among the poor children. Help them become educated. Don’t judge books by its cover. Give poor students opportunity to become a knowledgeable man. Let your books become a source of enlightenment for the poor children. YOUR SCHOOL LIBRARY HAS
Ravi/Ritu
TEN THOUSAND BOOKS
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FETE
SAY NO TO ALCOHOL SAY IT JUST TODAY
Organised by
ST. JOHN SCHOOL, AGRA
Why?
in aid of earthquake victims
Addiction leads to:
on Sunday, 2nd March, 20×× from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at
Ruined Health Ruined Family Life Ruined Self Finally .....painful death
SCHOOL CAMPUS
Regain Health Control and Happiness
A Day of Fun & Frolic Fancy
Dress
Snacks
Gymnastics
Gun
Merry-Go-Rounds
Electronic
Lucky
Come one : Come all
Don’t be late
Stalls
SAY IT NOW!
Contests Games
Join De-addiction Camp
Draw
Call at helpline ‘Saathi’
Entry by Tickets
Phone No. 25××××××
HELP A NOBLE CAUSE
3.
Dramatic Club
5.
Plant Trees & Live Longer
RYAN’S INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, GURUGRAM
Join
proudly present
TREE PLANTATION CAMPAIGN
T HE N EVER N EVER N EST a hilarious comedy by on
CEDRIC MOUNT for the benet of Spastic Society of India
Sunday, 5th August, 20×× 9:00 a.m.
on
at
Saturday, 4th October, 20×× 6:00 p.m. sharp at
SCHOOL AUDITORIUM Entry: Donor Ticket of ` 100 each
ADARSH SR. SCHOOL, JODHPUR Remember the benets of trees:
• Release oxygen
• Take carbon dioxide
• Bring rain
• Check soil erosion
• Provide fruit, shade & greenery COME, ENJOY & HELP A NOBLE CAUSE Cultural Secretary RISG
SECTION - B: WRITING SKILLS & GRAMMAR
GO GREEN & PLANT A TREE
Trees live for us. Let us protect our friends.
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BEWARE
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OF SUSPICIOUS PACKETS!
ANIMALS A TREASURE TROVE Be kind to animals
? MAY
Be gentle to animals Show concern to animals
Pets give us : Company Love and affection Warmth Security
BE BOMBS!
SAVE INNOCENT LIVES BY HELPING DELHI POLICE
Your Duty:
ADOPT A PET : SOURCE OF LIFE
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any suspicious packet or object is found in public places/trains/buses, immediately inform Delhi Police. ã Never touch the dangerous packet or don’t try to remove the object otherwise. It could be bombs.
Issued by MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE AND WELFARE
III. Advertisement: 1.
SALE Available a 20×× model blue Maruti Zen with AC fitted, in a decent running condition with new tyres. The owner driven car has barely run 1,500 km. Expected range of price is 1,50,000 or so but negotiable. Interested parties may contact Amar Nath, XYZ or ring 011-26×××××× between 10:00 am. to 5:00 pm. on week days.
2.
SITUATION VACANT Wanted two smart, impressive young lady checkers for a renowned export house based in Kolkata. Fresh graduates with good communication skills can apply. Attractive salary besides other benefits. Apply to Manager (HRD), Globe Exports, Virat Nagar-700085 till 15 November.
3.
SITUATION VACANT Wanted two young and dynamic Sales Executives for our marketing division. Minimum Qualifications — M. Pharma. Work experience of at least 5 years. Proficiency in English, impressive personality & ready to travel. Good salary and other perks. Apply in confidence with complete bio-data till 15 March, 20×× to the Manager, Herbal India Ltd., 6-B/247, Ashok Vihar, New Delhi-110070.
4.
SITUATION VACANT Wanted a convent educated, smart and young lady in the age group 21-25 years with pleasing personality and fluency in communication to work as a receptionist for a leading industrial group. The candidate with knowledge of computer and EPABX machine operation will be preferred. Apply to the Personnel Manager, B-11, Ashok Nagar, New Delhi-110070 by 30 June, 20××.M: 98××××××××
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the place at once and keep an eye on the doubtful person if any. ã Use our helpline number 011-24×××××× and wait for the arrival of Bomb Squad and Sniffer dogs.
Issued by: DELHI POLICE With you for you always
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S I C A B
N E E D O F L I F E
WATER Adopt Rain Water Harvesting System RECYCLING BEGINS AT HOME
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1 Depending on the roof top and gradient, proper water collection pipes can trans fer rainw ater to a tank or the building’s main rainwater harvesting pipeline. 2 The rainwater should be filtered before use. 3 The remaining water could be connected to a rainwater harvesting well, deep enough to connect to the ground water level. 2 3
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FOR SALE For Sale a DDA flat in Ashok Vihar, first floor, two bed- rooms. Drawing/Dining with full interiors, car parking available. North park facing, located near main market. Reasonable price. Contact: M.L. Goyal, 27××××××.
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ACCOMMODATION WANTED Coal India, New Delhi wanted suitable accommodation on rent to be used as a guest house. Minimum carpet area of 2500 sq. feet in a posh South Delhi area preferred. Interested parties may please contact 5, Balu, G.M. Coal India, 35 Asaf Ali Raod, New Delhi. Phone: 22××××××.
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Moreover, the old editions of the following books have been packed: (i) Physical Education by V.K. Sharma (ii) Elementary Commerce by J.P. Goel We are compelled to return the soiled/old editions of books through our attendant and hope to receive their substitutes. We further hope that you will instruct your shop assistants to be careful in packing of books to avoid inconvenience/loss.
Thanking you Yours faithfully Rajat Khosla (Librarian) 2. 23 Fort Road Agra
HOME TUTORS AVAILABLE Qualified and experienced tutors to teach boy and girl students of classes VI-XII in English/Hindi at reasonable fees are available. No travelling charges will be collected from parents. Contact: Managing Director, Tutor Bureaue, Mobile No. 98×××××××. LOST AND FOUND Lost a black briefcase in DTC Bus, Route No. 4××, while travelling between Anand Vihar and New Delhi Railway Station. The briefcase contains some important documents besides my purse, ATM & credit card. The finder will be suitably rewarded. Contact person: Rajeev, D/××, New Delhi-110002, Mobile No. 98×××××××.
15th November, 20×× The Manager Oberoi International Lucknow Dear Sir
Kindly let me know whether your lawns would be available on the evening of 7th December to hold the wedding reception of my sister. In case space is available, please enlighten me regarding the following: (i) catering cost per head (Menu no. 3) (ii) service charges (iii) decoration charges (iv) advance amount to be paid. Please send me point-wise specific reply at the address given above. Looking forward to an early reply.
LONG COMPOSITION I. Business Letters/Placing Orders/Complaints: 1. Dyal Singh Public Library Karnal
10th March, 20××
Thanking you
The Manager Happy Book Company 23 D Kamla Nagar Delhi–110008
Yours sincerely Nandani 3. XYZ TEXTILE COMPANY 24 Pyarelal Road, Mumbai
Dear Sir
Ref. STC/20/78
Subject: Complaint against Soiled/Old Editions of Books.
We are thankful to you for the delivery of books at the proper time but regret to inform you that the books were not properly packed. As a result, many books have been badly soiled. The following books are too badly damaged to be used: (i) Advanced Accountancy by K.K. Jain (ii) Physics for Beginners by R.C. Khanna (iii) A Course in Written English by M.M. Sharma. SECTION - B: WRITING SKILLS & GRAMMAR
Subject: Enquiry regarding expenses for Wedding Reception.
12th August, 20×× The Senior Purchase Manager The American Textile Company Madurai Dear Sir
Subject: Offer of Products for Bulk Sale.
We are one of the leading manufacturers of textile products in Western India and our products are equally popular at home and abroad. We have received an 13
enquiry from your branch office at Kanpur regarding terms for bulk purchase. We wish to inform you that we grant 30% trade discount to commercial/bulk purchases on an order for not less than Rs. one lakh at a time. We allow further discount of 5% to buyers whose orders exceed Rs. 5 lakh per year. Our latest price list and illustrated catalogue along with specimen of textiles are enclosed for your kind perusal and approval. An early reply will be appreciated.
warranty letter for two years against any technical fault. Having used the Refrigerator for about eight months, we now find that the freezing section of this refrigerator is not working properly. We are unable to get even a single eatable fresh when kept in it. Unfortunately the summer season is in full swing and we are feeling great inconvenience due to our defective refrigerator. In view of the above circumstances, it is requested that the defective refrigerator may be replaced at your earliest in order to stop further inconvenience to us. It will be appreciated if the new set is installed after proper testing.
Thanking you
Yours faithfully
Yours sincerely
S.P. Chaudhri
A. G. George (Sales Manager)
II. Letters to Editor: 1. B-22, Lajpat Nagar New Delhi
4. Eagle Youth Club B-69 Court Road Kanpur
25th May, 20××
1st August, 20××
The Editor The Times of India Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg New Delhi
The Manager Nawab Furniture Depot 84-Railway Road Kanpur
Dear Sir
Sir
Subject: Replacement of Defective Furniture.
Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper I wish to draw the attention of the government authorities to the nuisance caused by numerous polythene litter bags lying alongside the road early in the morning. It is not only an obnoxious sight but also a menace and health hazard as well. In order to keep their houses neat and clean, people throw litter bags anywhere. Thus they endanger the environment by causing pollution. Stray cattle poke into these polythene bags and scatter the filthy contents all around. Thus our colony virtually becomes a storehouse of garbage emitting foul smell and breeding flies, bacteria and other germs. I have written to the concerned authorities earlier also, but no action has been taken so far. I sincerely hope that my appeal will arouse the indolent officers from their slumber and make them respond to the call of duty.
This is with reference to order no 93812 of a sofa set, wooden chairs and table worth ` 45,000. This is to bring to your notice that on inspection of the furniture after receipt at Club office certain defects have been noticed. We request you to replace the furniture within a week as the Club’s general meeting is scheduled for the next week. We hope that such mistakes will not occur in future. Hoping for an early replacement. Thanking you Yours faithfully Amina (Secretary) 5. 160, Netaji Subhash Chandra Enclave Kolkata
Yours faithfully
28th June, 20××
Parul Saxena
The Sales Manager Wonder Home Central Market Kolkata
2. 171, Radhika Apartments New Delhi
25th June, 20×× The Editor The Times of India New Delhi
Sir
Subject: Replacement of 265 litres B.L.P. Refrigerator.
We purchased a frost free B.L.P. Refrigerator of 265 litres from you about one year back, vide your Receipt No.D-9211 dated 11th June, 20××. You provided us a 14
Subject: Nuisance of Polythene Litter bags.
Sir
Subject: Involvement of Domestic Servants in Crime.
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Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I would like to draw the attention of the public in general and police authorities in particular towards a problem which deserves immediate attention and necessary action. It has been observed that the acts of crime such as theft, house-breaking, kidnapping and murders are increasing day by day. Newspaper reports reveal that persons working in houses for cleaning, cooking, etc. are involved, directly or indirectly in such acts of crime. They either collude with anti-social elements to make easy money or indulge in the heinous and nefarious act of stealing, kidnapping and murder themselves. I think the police should make it mandatory for people engaging domestic servants to get clearance from the local police station after registration and proper verification. The police must show alertness and farsightedness while dealing with such cases. I do hope you will spare some time to look into this problem.
4. Madurai
24 June, 20×× The Editor The Hindu Mudurai Sir
Through the columns of your newspaper I would like to draw the attention of the concerned authorities to the road accidents caused by the speeding vehicles. We should not forget that high speeding kills lives. Contrary to this fact, these days the youths often prefer to show heroism on the roads. They have no regards for the traffic rules and can take turn at their will. They often like to overtake the other vehicles at a high speed which may cause accidents on the roads. During rush hours, overtaking on the roads is dangerous. The over loaded heavy vehicles are dangerous for light vehicles. The heavy vehicles never give room to such light vehicles. And in a hurry to overtake them, the light vehicles meet with accidents. The drivers are bound to follow traffic rules on the road. If they are caught violating the traffic rules, the authority should take strict action against them. Besides, the Transport Department should conduct ‘Road Safety Week’ to spread the message of traffic rules among the people.
Yours faithfully Shobha 3. P-37, Suman Apartments New Delhi
21st March, 20×× The Editor The Hindustan Times New Delhi
Yours faithfully
Sir
Kripa/Krishna
Subject: Underage driving.
Through the columns of your esteemed paper, I want to draw the attention of public in general and police authorities in particular towards the increasing incidence of injuries and death taking place due to underage driving in Delhi. In most cases, these drivers having no driving licence hit and run away. The police arrives late and the offenders go scot free. There is not a single day when there is no road accident involving teenagers. Driving fast has become a craze and a status symbol for rich teenagers. Their parents allow them to drive on road without caring for the lives of others. Sir, through these columns, I would like to request the police authorities to be very strict in such cases. Those who are found guilty of reckless driving should be given exemplary punishment. There should be strict action against the parents who allow their underage children to drive on roads. I hope parents will be watchful and the police will take strict steps to stop this practice. Yours faithfully Abha SECTION - B: WRITING SKILLS & GRAMMAR
Subject: The cause of road accident.
5. 32, Kailash Colony New Delhi
9th March, 20×× The Editor The Hindustan Times New Delhi Sir
Subject: Poor Maintenance of Public Park in Kailash Colony.
Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I would like to draw the attention of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi towards the wretched condition of the public park in our colony. Our colony, Kailash Colony, was developed in the eighties, when much attention was not given to green belts. It has only one public park which is in an abject state. It seems a picture of utter neglect. The boundary wall is broken at several places. Consequently, stray cows and dogs wander inside at will. Some undesirable elements and beggars sleep on the benches at night. There is no watchman or gardener to look after its maintenance. People are wary of going to the park early 15
in the morning or late in the evening. Thus the park has become a nuisance to the residents. It is hoped that after reading our plight in the newspaper, the authorities will be roused to take remedial steps. So far all our appeals and letters to the authorities have failed to elicit any response from them. Hope this letter does the trick.
Yours faithfully
physique. I did my B.Sc (Hons) Chemistry from Hans Raj College, Delhi in 1998. Thereafter I started working in a local pharmaceutical company. I have acquired sufficient experience in sales and marketing. I would like to switch over to your prestigious company for the sake of better career prospects. I am willing to travel outside Delhi, if necessary. I hope my particulars meet your requirements.
Shaan
Yours faithfully Sumit Awasthi
III. Applications for Job: 1. 236, Elgin Road Delhi
3. 21B, MIG Flats Ashok Vihar, Phase–III Delhi–110052
20th May, 20××
3rd March, 20××
The Personnel Manager Hewlett Packard Ltd. 43 Nehru Place New Delhi
The Hindustan Times ABC Consultants Box 45731 Delhi
Sir
Sir
Subject: Outdoor Marketing Assistants.
In response to your advertisement in ‘the Delhi Times’ dated 18th May, 20×× requiring young boys/girls for marketing your products in Delhi, I offer myself as one of the candidates. I fulfil the conditions laid down in your advertisement, I have my own scooter. I enjoy sound health, good personality and pleasing manners. I have reasonable good command over Hindi and English. Although I am just 18 and have just finished my schooling at St. Columbus Sr. Secondary School, I have heard a lot about your prestigious company and your products. I think it will be an honour to me to get associated with your esteemed concern. I do assure you of my dedicated service and wholehearted co-operation. Yours faithfully Subodh Srivastava 2. 387, Sector-14 Gurgaon
This is in response to your advertisement in the ‘Hindustan Times’ of 1st March, 20×× regarding your requirement of a Web-designer. I wish to apply for the same. I am a 26-year-old science graduate. I did B.Sc. (Hons) (Physics) from Hans Raj College, Delhi in first division in 20××. Along with I pursued a four-year part time computer course from NIIT. For the past three years I have been working with XY Graphics and Multimedia Ltd. as their web designer. During the course of my work, I have acquired experience in conceptualising, visualising, designing and animation for websites. I would like to switch over to a bigger company where prospects for promotion are brighter. In case my particulars suit your requirement, please contact me at the above address. I am enclosing photo copies of my degrees and certificates. With best wishes. Yours faithfully
The Personnel Manager Ranbaxy Chemicals 23 Scindia House New Delhi
Gauri Bhasin
Subject: Application for the post of a Sales Executive.
This is in response to your advertisement in ‘The Indian Express’ dated 15th July, 20×× inviting applications for the post of Sales Executives in your esteemed pharmaceutical company. I wish to apply for the same. I am a young man of 25 with sound health and good 16
Subject: Application for the Post of Web Designer.
18th July, 20××
Sir
Encl : Copies of (i) B. Sc. Degree and (ii) Computer Certificate. 4. 22-A Sham Nath Marg Delhi
9th March, 20×× The Deputy General Manager (Personnel) Sarabhai Enterprises Nehru Place New Delhi
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5. 23A, MIG Flats Rajouri Garden Phase-I New Delhi
Sir
Subject: Application for the Post of Sales Manager.
This is response to your advertisement in the ‘Hindustan Times’, dated 7th March for the post of Sales Manager in your concern. I fulfil all the condition laid down and wish to apply for the same. A perusal of my Bio-Data will satisfy you. I am an electrical engineering graduate from IIT Bengaluru with an MBA degree from the same prestigious institute. I possess a working knowledge of computer. I have been handling sales and purchases at Lohia Enterprises for the last two years. I want to join your firm for better career prospects as well as to live with my aged parents. My bio-data is enclosed. Hoping for a favourable response. Yours faithfully Vinod Arora Encl.: Bio-data BIO-DATA
Name
: Vinod Kumar Arora
Father’s Name : Ram Chandra Arora Date of Birth
: 5th October, 19××
Address
: 22-A, Sham Nath Marg, Delhi
Nationality
: Indian
Educational : Qualification
( i) SSCE (CBSE 19××) A Grade, ABC School, Delhi (ii) BE (Electrical) 1st Division (20××) I.I.T., Bengaluru (iii) MBA (I.I.T.) 1st Division (20××) I.I.T., Bengaluru
Experience
: Senior Sales Officer Lohia Enterprises, Pune — 2007 onwards
Testimonials
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15th March, 20×× The Secretary DAV College Management Committee Paharganj New Delhi Sir
Subject: Application for the Post of Lecturer in Chemistry.
This is in response to your advertisement in ‘The Indian Express’ of 10th March, 20××, inviting application for the post of a lecturer in Chemistry. I wish to apply for the same. I am thirty three years of age and currently teaching Chemistry to under-graduate/post graduate students in M.M.H. College, Ghaziabad. I would like to switch over to your prestigious institution for job satisfaction and better prospects. In addition to studies, I take keen interest in basketball, tennis and organising science exhibitions. I am enclosing my Bio-data. Hoping for a favourable response. Yours faithfully Mukund Bhasin Encl.: Bio-data BIO-DATA
Name
: Mukund Bhasin
Father’s Name : Ramesh Chand Bhasin Date of Birth
: 10th May ,19××
Address
: 22-A, Sham Nath Marg, Delhi
Nationality
: Indian
Educational : Qualification
(ii) B.Sc. (Physics) 78%, 1st Division (19××) Hans Raj College, Delhi
( i) Sh. A.K. Mohlal Principal ABC School, Delhi
(iii) M.Sc (Chemistry, Organic) 1st Division (20××) Delhi
(ii) Dr. B.C. Ghosh Director I.I.T., Bengaluru References
:
(i) Sh. R. Prabhu Deputy Manager (Personnel) Lohia Enterprises, Pune (ii) Sh. A.C. Mehta M.L.A. Alipur Road Area, Delhi
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( i) SSCE (CBSE 19××) A Grade, ABC School, Delhi
(iv) Ph.D (20××) Meerut University
Educational : Qualified UGC. NET (20××) Qualification Experience
:
(i) Lecturer (20××-××) R.G. College, Meerut (ii) Lecturer (20×× till) MMH College, Ghaziabad 17
Testimonials
:
Dear Ms Ghose
( i) Principal ABC School, Delhi
I thank you for your letter dated 25th March, 20×× and the interest you have shown in the crash course of computer programming. The point-wise reply to your queries is as under:
(ii) Principal R.G. College, Meerut
References
:
(i) Principal MMH College, Ghaziabad
(a) The short-term course is of six weeks duration. (b) Many other courses like web-designing, data processing, etc. are available. (c) ` 1500: in two installments. (d ) 10 per group. (e) 30 min. in a class of 3 hours. ( f ) Morning: 9 to 12, Evening: 3 to 6 on alternate days excluding Sunday. Hope to hear from you soon.
(ii) Sh. Jagdish Chandra M.L.A. Raja Garden Area, Delhi Mukund Bhasin IV. Letters to the School/College Authorities: 1. C-176, Lajpat Nagar New Delhi-110024
Yours faithfully
25th March, 20××
Krishna Kant (Administrative Officer)
The Administrative Officer ET&T Computer Education Mansarovar Garden New Delhi
3. 27-C, Raja Garden Delhi
Sir
20th March, 20××
Subject: Information Regarding Computer Programming Course.
The Director Sahayoga
Apropos your advertisement in ‘the Statesman’ dated 23rd March, 20×× regarding a crash course in computer programming, I solicit some information. I have just completed my 12th standard from CBSE, New Delhi and I am interested in doing a short-term computer programming course in the evening session. Kindly supply me the following details:
27, Kasturba Gandhi Marg New Delhi Sir
Yours faithfully Sumit 4. A-14, Sun City Delhi
Yours faithfully Aparna Ghose
15th March, 20××
2. ET & T Computer Education Mansarovar Garden New Delhi
The Principal Summer Spring Girls School Vinod Garden Delhi
2nd April, 20×× Ms Aparna Ghose C-176, Lajpat Nagar New Delhi-110024
Subject: Enquiry regarding Short-term Course.
I would like to join the special courses run by your organisation for the welfare of students who are victims of examination stress. Kindly supply me the full details of the short term courses/classes scheduled during the summer vacation. I am keen to join a shorter group so that I can put forward my problem freely. In case there is some printed leaflet/brochure, please also supply it. Perhaps it will help some of my friends as well.
(a) Duration of short-term courses. (b) Other courses available. (c) Fees to be paid—whether payment in installments is permitted. (d ) Size of the class/group. (e) Availability of computer time. ( f ) Timings of classes and frequency. I am sending a self-addressed envelope. Please despatch the requisite information at the earliest.
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Subject: Computer Programming Course.
Madam,
Subject: Lack of Proper Arrangement of Clean Drinking Water.
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During a recent meeting of PTA, I happened to visit your school as the guardian of my younger sister. I was deeply impressed by the standard of cleanliness and discipline in your school. One thing, however, irked me the most. It is the lack of proper arrangement of clean drinking water in the school. Although summer has not yet begun, I found long queues of thirsty students in front of the water coolers on the ground floor. I saw some students quenching their thirst from water taps on the first and second floors. Supply of clean, germ-free water is an essential part of the facilities the school should offer. I suggest that immediate steps should be taken to install boosters to provide a running supply of water to the water coolers on the first and second floors. I hope you will take urgent steps in this regard.
VERY LONG COMPOSITION I. Article: 1.
The government has launched many health care schemes for small-pox, tuberculosis, leprosy and HIV infections. The Pulse Polio campaign has been a resounding success. These efforts of the government are commendable but not sufficient. Recently, the city clinics reported the re-emergence of some infectious diseases like cholera, small pox, malaria, dengue, etc. These were thought to be under control, but they have resurfaced. Cases of HIV infection have multiplied. Hence there is urgent need of a health care centre in every locality. These centres can check diseases by diagnosing them at early stages and providing effective cure. In short, health care centres are essential to ensure a disease-free nation.
Yours faithfully Aaradhna 5. Examination Hall ................... Centre
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The Principal ABC Sr. Sec. School XYZ City Sir Subject: Extra Classes in Maths.
The other day we were admonished about poor performance in Maths in the Pre-Board Examination. We have tried to search our souls, rack our brains and find out the fault. The reason is quite obvious. Our Maths lecturer retired in August and stopgap arrangements were made for three months by appointing temporary hands. Only last month we were able to get the guidance from an expert and competent teacher like Mr. B.M. Garg. However, a lot of our course remains uncovered and proper justice cannot be done to it in the regular periods only. Moreover, we have to make up our deficiency. Drill, revision and classroom tests also require certain periods. In view of the paucity of time available to us between now and the commencement of board examination, it is requested that some extra classes before/after school hours be arranged in Maths for XI and XII classes. I hope that the request of the students will be acceded to without any delay. Yours obediently Rajani Walia Head Girl SECTION - B: WRITING SKILLS & GRAMMAR
A HARROWING DEVASTATION By ABC
It was 8:30 a.m. on the 26th January when I was having my breakfast. I had to attend the state level function at 9 a.m. I was eager to cover the function for our paper ‘The Times of India’. Suddenly, the flat started shaking violently. The clock fell down at 8.40 a.m. I looked out of my fifth floor apartment. The building opposite was swaying. Suddenly it started collapsing. The ceiling fan and lamps in my room were also swaying violently. I heard a loud crashing sound. I called my wife, picked up my baby and ran towards the door. The staircase was already overcrowded. People were shouting. Children were crying. My son Rohit also began to sob. My wife soothed him. The building was now rocking more violently. As we reached the ground floor I saw cracks in it. Somehow we managed to reach my car and drove away. As I reached open space I saw dust and rubble all around. Ahmedabad had become a devastated area with lakhs of people trapped under the debris.
8th January, 20××
NEED OF HEALTH CARE CENTRES By XYZ
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HAZARDS OF POLYTHENE BAGS By Bhoomi
Polythene bags are a potential threat to our environment. They have many adverse effects on human health and hygiene. Polythene bags are non-biodegradable. They do not dissolve in mud. Rather they clog the pores and do not allow earth to suck up water. Thus the fertility power of the earth is lost. New buds do not get a chance to come up. Greenery is hampered. They produce obnoxious gases when burnt. These gases cause serious diseases like bronchitis, eyesore, rashes, allergy, cancer etc. Heaps of discarded polythene bags present an ugly sight. They scatter with wind and choke the drains. Deadly germs breed in the pools of dirty water. Sewer 19
national development. They can enlig hten the villagers about new techniques in agriculture. By making them literate, the students can provide them valuable guidance in establishing cooperative societies. This will help in generating money through self-employment. In short, they can bring a transformation in the society.
system is choked. Stray animals eat them and their digestive systems get disturbed. We should create public awareness against these hazards. Anti-polythene campaigns should be organised. 4.
BAN CRACKERS By Dipti/Dhruva
Many harmful practices have been associated with some of our religious festivals and social events. Bursting crackers on Diwali, weddings etc. is such an evil practice. It is not only wasteful but harmful as well. Perhaps the desire to display wealth and a misguided notion of fun urges people to enjoy the sight of their hard earned money going up in smoke. The smoke emitted by the firework releases harmful and poisonous gases. People suffering from asthma and other respiratory disorders have to bear additional suffering. The indulgence in this practice encourages the social evil of child labour. Most of the factories producing fire-crackers use children as labourers. These unfortunate children are deprived of education and healthy childhood. They also get diseases by handling poisonous chemicals. Hence, it is the need of the hour to ban crackers. 5.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND YOUNGER GENERATION By Madhu/Mudit
The Information Technology has provided new avenues to the students for acquiring knowledge, enhancing thrills of creativity, enjoying pleasures of discovery as well as new job opportunities at home and abroad. Computers have brought a silent revolution. These electronic devices are as efficient as the best of human brains. Computers have become indispensable in data processing and resource planning. Access to Internet has opened vast field of knowledge to the computeroperator. Computer is more than a calculating machine. No doubt it has made lengthy calculations and working out tedious problems a matter of fun. In writing articles too it helps like a good friend by correcting spellings and grammatical errors. Web-designing, e-mail and e-commerce are quite engrossing and rewarding. 6.
ROLE OF STUDENTS IN NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT By Astitva/Ashita
Students are the pride and glory of a nation. They can play a very constructive role in the progress, uplift and development of a country. In the new millennium, information technology has turned the world into a global village. Our educated youth have a tremendous responsibility on their young shoulders. Our country is overpopulated and beset with poverty, ignorance, illiteracy and superstitions. The young students can play a positive and constructive role in every field of 20
II. Speech: 1. POLLUTION CAUSED BY FIRE-CRACKERS Respected Principal, teachers and dear friends! Good Morning! Today I would like to talk about a subject that we all do know but scarcely pay any heed to it. On the days of festivals most of us burst fire crackers not realizing the amount of pollution they cause. Thus we are ourselves degrading the environment. The bursting of fire crackers increases atmospheric pollu tion. The suspended particulate matter like nitrogen oxide and sulphur dioxide are added up when a cracker is burst. The increase in atmospheric pollution gives rise to respiratory problems like asthma and bronchitis. The cases of heart-attacks and strokes multiply. The noise pollution created by bursting of crackers may cause deafness as well. We may enjoy the bright light and the sound of explosion for a few seconds, but we ignore the permanent damage caused by bursting of crackers. We ourselves inhale the extremely harmful particles as we ignite the crackers. Hence it becomes the duty of each one of us to keep our environment clean and refrain from bursting crackers. Let us put an end to this wasteful exercise of burning our hard-earned money. Thank you 2.
LIFE IN A COUNTRYSIDE PREFERABLE TO LIFE IN A CITY Respected Chairperson, Members of faculty and dear Friends! I stand before you to support the motion that life in the country side is preferable to life in the city. At the outset I will like to remind the audience about the numerous advantages that the villages offer. In fact life in the country has so many advantages over life in the city that I don’t think any one present would disagree with me. The atmosphere is peaceful and quiet and has a soothing effect. The air is fresh and pure. Green fields which can be seen all around are a lovely sight. In the country people are friendly and the neighbours are helpful. On the other hand, cities are full of vehicles giving out smoke and creating atmospheric pollution. There is also air pollution from the chimneys of industries spewing off smoke. Moreover, the streets in the city are always crowded with people. Everyone is in a hurry and never finds time to relax. Village life is tension free. There is no undue hurry and excitement.
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